America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
Official 'America 250' cigar hand-rolled in historic J.C. Newman Cigar Co.
Pontiac Transportation Museum celebrates city's role in shaping American history
Tampa Bay in 1776: A wild frontier few of us would recognize today
America 250: Celebrating the impact of Henry Ford's moving assembly line
Local flag maker selling America 250 flags ahead of milestone anniversary
Tampa's role in the Industrial Revolution: Cigars, cattle, and a port that changed everything
Filmmakers race to make sure images aren’t only evidence Florida panther existed
Mosley Homestead offers rare glimpse into East Hillsborough County's past as the U.S. marks 250
New Americans in Tampa Bay reflect on citizenship as nation marks 250 years
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Bear wildlife
Land clearing drone
Events in Your Area
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June 16-Dec. 6
WHAT: An exhibit highlighting the Tampa Bay area's role in American history
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton
COST: Included in museum ticket -
June 20
WHAT: Professional storyteller Windell Campbell brings stories from America’s past to life through performances.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
WHERE: Palm Harbor Library
COST: Free, registration required -
June 20
WHAT: An America 250-themed festival featuring bounce houses, live music, a scavenger hunt, kids market, activities and more.
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Zephyrhills Downtown Historic District, 38500 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills
COST: Free -
June 22
WHAT: The Tampa Bay History Museum presents a fascinating talk on how Florida's first people lived and what life was like back then.
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Safety Harbor Public Library, 101 2nd St. N., Safety Harbor
COST: Free -
June 30
WHAT: Step into a colonial tavern during the height of the American Revolutionary War and solve a mystery.
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
WHERE: 101 2nd St. N., Safety Harbor
COST: Registration required, for ages 13 to 17
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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Wave of performers cancel for Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts
Martina McBride, Morris Day, the Commodores and Young MC have all announced they will not perform at "The Great American State Fair" on Washington's National Mall.
Mobile Museum brings interactive American history experience to New Port Richey
Visitors in New Port Richey this week can step inside a traveling museum focused on America’s founding and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.
US Mint to release quarter commemorating America’s 250th birthday
U.S. Mint will release a Declaration of Independence quarter Monday for America’s 250th, featuring Jefferson and the Liberty Bell.
The hunt for buried treasure: The journey to a remote Florida island
A team of professional treasure hunters, a beachcombing entrepreneur are all chasing the same dream: hundreds of millions in lost gold off Florida's coast.
Shields Middle School students create time capsule to celebrate America 250
Shields Middle School students in Hillsborough County created a time capsule to celebrate America 250.
Tampa Bay faith groups celebrate America 250
From smoke, to singing, to snacks, to symbolism to service, America 250 is at the center of faith across Tampa Bay this summer.
